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Thank you so much for standing up for the girls and giving their story a face and name.

Thanks for bringing the Mercy Scandal Up. It's horrifying, and speaks to a wider psychophobia and homophobia within evangelical culture

This is a sad story. I'd often suspected that Nancy was gay - it explains quite a few things :)

I hope this peice encourages more women to come out about the Empire of Alcorn. That women go to services that are desgined to help them not build Nancy's ego and bank balance.

Nice to finally see some articulate and balanced reporting on the sad and sorry situation that occurs at Mercy Ministries. Well done Caleb.

Mind you the true believers (in Nancy) will now rank you as the spawn of Satan, cry persecution, trot out their success stories.

I remember all too well the revolving door of assistants/minor staff members. We used to have a cake to say good bye to them and joked about it b/c we didn't normally get to eat stuff like that. We were always given a variation of the staff member being "called by god" to work in another town/at another ministry. But, the fact is that if you pissed off Nancy, you were out of there quick.

I also was told to use the rubber band technique (aversion therapy) in an attempt to break me of the habit of biting my nails. (It didn't work. I still do it, unfortunately!)

I was in the Australian home and a lot of things are making more sense now.

I'm sorry you girls had to go through all that but thank you for being brave and telling what happened.

While I think you have some very open and honest confessions in the Mercy Ministries report, I feel that as with most articles related somehow to religion or politics, this is also biased. A more balanced approach would have been better, but instead you only offered a brief statement of the 93% success rate of the organization. No person or organization has the right to judge someone and skew the public's opinion of that person without getting the facts, and leading the reader to assume that Alcorn is a homosexual is just plain bad journalism. Her sexual orientation is her's alone to tell.

I think that both sides need to be taken into account, when a story that includes such slander and criticism is written. One of the apparent problems with Jodi Ferris was that she saw Nancy as God, which was stated in the article!!! I too was a resident in the Nashviile home. I have my opinion about Mercy and my experience there. Mercy is NOT God! And while there are staff that may have slightly differing philosophies, overall Mercy's (and Nancy's) intentions are to help bring healing to broken girls!!!

First of all, I would like to admit my bias as I am a former resident of the program. That being said, my experience also gives me insight into the situation, and I think that is worth something.

To Amanda from Nashville, when you commented:

"A more balanced approach would have been better, but instead you only offered a brief statement of the 93% success rate of the organization."

I do not agree that Caleb should have to tell the same tired story that Mercy itself spouts on their website. It is difficult to avoid bias in journalism--I would say impossible--but at least Caleb is telling a story that has not been told, instead of reporting on the same MM propaganda that usually makes the paper. I am sad to say that the information in the article is true, and out of concern for the residents, who are often minors, I feel I have a moral obligation to tell people what we know so that they can at least be aware of what they are getting themselves into when they enter the program.

Plus, from what I can tell from the survey, the way it was conducted, and what I know of former residents and graduates, their statement of a 93% success rate is inaccurate and untrue. So, there is no reason for him to even refer to it as fact.

"Her sexual orientation is her's alone to tell."

Under normal circumstances--as I stated in my blog--I agree with you 100%. Considering the rampant homophobia and hatred faced by the GLBT community worldwide, I think it is justifiable to choose to stay in the closet. However, in this case it is different because Nancy is preaching that people can be "cured" of their same sex attractions, and that they are a result of demonic oppression. It is unethical, hypocritical, and psychologically damaging to lesbian residents, to say the least. It is wrong for Nancy to identify as lesbian, to be in relationships with women, if she is preaching that others can be cured or are evil because of it. She does not deserve the same respect that I would afford others who choose to remain silent on the issue.

I would also like to say to (the other) Jodi, in response to your comment:

"One of the apparent problems with Jodi Ferris was that she saw Nancy as God, which was stated in the article!!!"

Actually, it was India who is quoted as saying that, but I fully agree with her that when you are in the MM environment, being rejected and criticized by Nancy is tantamount to being shunned by god. She is supposedly on this god-ordained mission, supposedly god speaks directly to her, so her disapproval suggests a lack of faith, that you are not following "god's plan for your life." (or some similar worthless cliche.)

In addition, by stating that "one of [India's] apparent problems is a practice called, "blaming the victim." Seeing a religious leader as the only means to access god is very common in these cult-like situations, and it is no different at Mercy Ministries. Just because Nancy does not get up in front of people and say, "I'm god." does not mean she does not run that organization as if she is one, or that she does not criticize those who doubt her doctrine as being unfaithful to god. I think it is despicable to blame the victim who was clearly manipulated by an older authority figure and religious mentor.

I have thought on what I might say to Nancy if I ever saw her in person. I think one of the first things out of my mouth would be, "Your opinion of my faith in god, and my purpose in life no longer has any bearing on my self worth." More to the point, I would simply say, "Don't insult my intelligence because we both know what I'm saying is true."

I have to agree with Jodi Ferris, in the Aussie homes we were told that Nancy and the other Mercy Ministries staff are God ordained and they hear from God directly. We were told God tells them which girls to keep in the programme and which ones not to. To question a supposedly "God ordained" staff member was treated as a huge sin and rebellion.

These people are not real Christians. Christians are supposed to strive to represent Christ to the world and bring glory to God with what they do. These people pray on well meaning, genuine Christians for finances. They take in girls, mostly Christians and proceed to convert them into a follower of Mercy Ministries peculiar understanding of religion.

Our churches need to stop giving money to these types people and give it to legitimate missions instead. There is an array of legitimate missions who employ professionals and run specialist services to help young people in need. We should be building up the legitimate services, not throwing our cash questionable groups like Mercy Ministries.

Just to amend my statement, so that it will be clear:

I typed:

"In addition, by stating that "one of [India's] apparent problems is a practice called, 'blaming the victim.'"

I meant to type:

"In addition, claiming that "One of the apparent problems with [India] was that she saw Nancy as God ..." is a practice called 'blaming the victim.'"

And in reference to your comments on Nancy's intentions, the cliche fits well in this case, "The road to hell, etc."

As always....Nancy is already doing damage control and has posted the "success" stories on the mercy web page. I am a survivor of Mercy and I appreciate the fact that people are willing to stand up for what they believe is fair and just. Nancy is not god however she acts as though she is. She is one of the most condescending, judgmental, hypocritical people that I know. I understand that everyone out there does not agree with me or those that have spoken out about the abusive, degrading environment at Mercy, but I am speaking from personal experience since I was one of the "priveleged" girls. I could go on for days explaining why I stayed or why I did this or that but if a person truly understood the threat of doom and defeat that we would surely face if we left the program early you might begin to understand why we stayed. Thank you Caleb for listening and helping get the story about Mercy out to the public. Nancy has deep roots in Nashville. She has many people fooled about who she really is and how she treats not only the girls but the staff that work under her....it is time that the truth comes out!

Looks like the buckle of the bible belt has been coming unbuckled lately with this and the 2 rivers scam. Honestly, I'd like to see all the wierdos exposed. It makes me angry when they get so powerful they can do anything they want with no repercussions.

I was once recommended to go to Mercy Ministries myself. I had to set the counselor, who was suggesting I go to Mercy Ministries, straight on the fact of being an agnostic atheist, which only made her push me harder to go. At that point, all I knew about MM was that they used "Christian" methods to help unfortunate girls.

Now, after reading this article, I am glad I stuck to my instinct. I am sorry to read of the girls' poor conditions and am sympathetic to their needs.

Sorry for the mix-up in names of who said what!! However, the point still remains the same... It is ridiculous to view Nancy as God!!! There's no "blaming the victim" here... just straight truth!

Sorry for the mix-up in names of who said what!! However, the point still remains the same... It is ridiculous to view Nancy as God!!! There's no "blaming the victim" here... just straight truth!

Sorry for the mix-up in names of who said what!! However, the point still remains the same... It is ridiculous to view Nancy as God!!! There's no "blaming the victim" here... just straight truth!

This proves so much.. As one of the 3 girls that came out in the Australian story I can now say that when I meet Nancy and her hand went up my top it was not me being evail but When I was asked to vist our Directours room it was not me having demons but the fact that THEY WERE AND STILL ARE VERY GAY. I know that one of our staff mambers visted Nancy in her hotal room when she was over to see the Queensland home and now that Staff member has moved to the States to hurt other young women that are in need of help. SAY NO TO MERCY!!!!!!!!

Again to (the other) Jodi:

Cult dynamics are complicated, and there is nothing "ridiculous" about how cult environments affect their victims' psychological well-beings, their ability to maintain critical thinking skills, and their ability to make healthy decisions. Ask a reputable psychologist and they will tell you the same.

"Ridiculous" is also a particularly offensive way to describe what went on there, as there was nothing trivial or amusing about the situation, nor did these victims imagine the abuse they experienced. In consideration of the environment, their feelings that Nancy presents herself as a god-like religious mentor are normal, justifiable, even to be expected, according to what is known about cult dynamics. Just claiming their feelings are "ridiculous" is not an effective argument against the wrongs committed at Mercy Ministries by Nancy Alcorn and her staff.

My little sister is a graduate from Mercy. She is doing amazing. Back in school and trying to become a speech therapist. I am so thankful to the ministry and to Nancy Alcorn...I finally have my sister back!

Jodi, it looks like you are posting under several names..why make so many comments from different names? I can see that the same IP address was used for all of the comments...

Micheal, you stated:

"Jodi, it looks like you are posting under several names..why make so many comments from different names? I can see that the same IP address was used for all of the comments..."

Sorry, not true. I made 4 comments under "Jodi" without an address (there is a second Jodi in Brentwood, so that is a bit confusing and I tried to address that.) If you must know, I am in Minnesota (stated in article).

I did make one earlier comment under a different name (Vickie), but decided to sign any further comments with my real name since I was responding to direct accusations from other readers. I didn't bother to point out my initial comment because its content--which addresses the number of staff that quit/are fired from MM--is not directly linked to or referenced in any further ongoing discussion.

I assure you that any comments I have made in rebuttal to another person's statements have been truthfully signed.

As to why I signed my initial comment under a false name, I defend myself by saying that remaining anonymous has been my first instinct during this whole process. In March when the story first broke, I made one comment in support of the Aussie victims. From that one comment, somebody was able to find my personal email address and write some very nasty emails to me. (How very Christ-like!) I still get those occasionally, but mostly through my blog.

After thinking on it a bit, I decided that since I was already quoted in the above article it seemed unnecessary to conceal my identity.

Since that day last March when I first commented in support of the other former residents, I've realized there is little Nancy can do to me now. I have no reason to be afraid of her. Nancy is the one who should be worried about this. She is an emotionally weak person who cannot accept the truth about her own sexual orientation. Therefore, she takes her self-loathing homophobia out on others by telling them their same sex attraction is demonic. In my opinion, that's pretty pathetic.

So, please do not try to suggest that I am misrepresenting myself, as that is far from the truth. From what I can tell, some of the others are not even in the US, much less the state of Minnesota.

I am sincerely glad you're sister is doing well, but that has little bearing on the argument. The information in this article is still true. Yes, some people have been helped, but others have been abused. One does not cancel out the other.

Nancy is also a major closet case, akin to John Paulk of Love Won Out, who tells people they can “pray away the gay.” Deliverance ministry aside, her refusal to even acknowledge her struggle to accept her lesbian identity stands on its own as hypocritical, self-serving, and unethical.

I understand you are hurt but do you really believe this article is helping anyone? Think about all of the young girls that cannot afford treatment, my sister included. Think about the relief they feel when they find out about Mercy and get to go without paying a dime. Then think about their lives after Mercy and the amazing things she can experience now because she is free from her struggles.

Personally, I think your issue is Nancy Alcorn and not the Ministry. Why not just address her? From an outside perspective this story makes it seem like you want Nancy to be gay to make yourself feel better about your own sexuality. Because you once saw her as a "God-like" character it seems like you have convinced yourself that she is a lesbian so that you can accept your lifestyle. Maybe that is not the case. But I just feel like there is appropriate way to go about things and having this article that is based solely on your opinion and bias is not right and not ethical. Have you ever thought about calling other graduates who were doing well and seeing their perspective? Does it bother you at all that Nancy seemed to genuinely take you in and try to help her and then you do this in return? Maybe you don't like the outcome of the story but I think you are basing all of your info on your own personal thoughts. If you had a relationship with Alcorn it would be one thing... but your story is that you think she has a relationship with another woman. It just does not add up.

I also looked on the Mercy website. It does not mention a single time that they treat "lesbians." It says they treat girls with eating disorders, unplanned pregnancy, abuse, and cutting.

Can't you find anything else to do with your time then to talk unfavorably about a women that is really dedicating her life to helping others. Maybe you don't agree with her thoughts or beliefs but I know you have to realize she is trying to help girls in need.

Also, it is hard to argue the fact that the program is faith-based and is voluntary. You can leave at any time.

I work in corporate America. IF I kissed a woman at my workplace, I would be fired. Why do you think you should be any exception??? Not to mention you were helping girls who were dealing with issues. It is not right to try to form any kind of relationship of that sort with them. Even if it had been a guy patient, you should have been let go.

Nancy admits to treating lesbians in Echoes of Mercy, pg. 114-115. Do your research better. Also, I don't see in the article where Jodi admits to being a lesbian, and I don't see why that's relevant to the conversation in any case. It has also been proven both on my site (against biblical counseling blog) and on Mercy Survivors that the RTF model does in fact do exorcisms, which makes it a dangerous way to do therapy.
Saying that Jodi was free to leave at any time is totally ignorant. Theoretically that may be true, but when someone has no where to go and is constantly being told they are possessed by demons when they are emotionally vulnerable, they have limited free will.
Quote from Echoes of Mercy pg. 114: "But where does a woman go who has openly been with women and accepted other women with women? Where does a woman go to find help for her confusion: a heterosexual world that looks down on homosexuals or a homosexual community that sees heterosexuals as shallow and narrow minded? Where does a woman go to escape from a reality that is not real. Sally came to Mercy Ministries. She came to Jesus." Nor is Sally the only lesbian Nancy admits to treating. Do you Mercy supporters ever read what Nancy actually writes?

I don't think Michael read the article properly. Jodi isn't gay and she didn't kiss anyone at Mercy!! Gosh Michael, you need to do your research and read things properly before making accusations.

The Australian Mercy website also said they treated lesbians. It's one of the main things they focus on treating, and that's why they show the girls Sy Rodgers videos.

I will address this to Michael....
Since you were not at Mercy and you never lived there I would say that you have very little to base your opinion on. Jodi is not the only one that spoke out. There were 4 people mentioned in this one article, however there are many more of us out there that suffered from the abusive, condescending environment of that home. Some of us were over the age of 18 and some of us were minors. So Mr. Michael, the choice to leave is not the same for everyone.
Some girls enter through those doors and have no idea what goes on and then of us that are much more unfortunate suffer at the hands of people that claim to hear directly from God. If you would read a little further and investigate the situation you would read that those mentioned in the article stated that Mercy does and has helped people. No one is saying that has not happened. No one is bashing your sister or anyone else for that matter for being a Mercy "success" story, so out of respect please do the same for Jodi and those mentioned in the article. The things that have been mentioned are true based on their experience. You speak out for what you believe in and that is what Mercy survivors are beginning to do. Nancy always said, "The truth will set you free". And the truth is setting us free!

To Michael, you said:

“…do you really believe this article is helping anyone?”

Yes, I do. Applicants and their parents should know what they are getting into. I would never have signed on if I’d realized Alcorn aligned herself with the fundamentalist, charismatic AoG denomination.

Secondly, I think gay conversion programs are unethical and psychologically damaging and anyone that counsels individuals that their sexual orientation is “demonic” is abusing those residents, regardless of the “treatment” method. So, if the result of this article is that fewer LBT girls and women are "treated" there, then yes, it has helped people.

“Think about all of the young girls that cannot afford treatment.”

Yes, it’s sad that not everybody can get the help they need. That is one reason I am a proponent of government-funded health care. But just because many people cannot afford treatment does not mean we should allow others to abuse them. Funding is not the real issue here. Just because Alcorn does not charge for her services doesn’t make them an adequate or safe alternative to programs that charge their clients. And as a previous poster pointed out, money sent to Alcorn could be funneled into more legitimate ministries that make their methods known.

“I think your issue is Nancy Alcorn and not the Ministry…you have convinced yourself that she is a lesbian so that you can accept your lifestyle.”

Ok. First of all, being lesbian is not a “lifestyle.” Many gay people live exactly the same lifestyles as heterosexuals. (The one exception being their sexual orientation, which of course means they participate in long-term and/or casual romantic relationships with people of the same sex.) Yes, there is something one might call a stereotypical “gay lifestyle,” just as there is a stereotypical “Jewish lifestyle.” By your statement I’m guessing you really meant “so you can accept your choice to be gay,” which is also erroneous and would create a long drawn out discussion, so I’m going to pass on sharing my opinions about that.

According to her story, India knows both Nancy and her (then) girlfriend well. Just because she is also gay does not mean that Nancy isn't.

“…this article that is based solely on your opinion and bias is not right and not ethical”

This article may show bias, as it is nearly impossible to write from a completely neutral position, but it is certainly not based on my opinion, nor is it unethical to print verifiable facts. From what I can tell, the content of this article can either be found in other printed materials (RTF manual, Nancy’s own books) or addresses a personal story that is, or can be, confirmed by more than one former resident.

“Have you ever thought about calling other graduates who were doing well and seeing their perspective?”

I have called other graduates, some have contacted me, and I know of some that are doing well. All the ones I know personally—even those who have shown improvement upon leaving the program—confirm the truth of what I’m saying. The "treatment" methods and environment did not affect all of us in the same way. Many who have contacted me agree it affected them adversely, but have declined to make any statements.

Most letters I receive from those who claim their experience was different are very hateful. These residents have refused to engage in any sort of logical discussion on the issues. Instead of considering that maybe my experience there was different, or that what's going on there has hurt people, they just accuse me of lying. Maybe they didn't participate in a group session where demons were cast out of us, but we did while I was there. (Again confirmed by those who were in the program with me, regardless of whether they felt the program helped them or not.)

Once again I will say, I am happy that some girls left the program unharmed, but what we are saying about the counseling methods is true, has harmed many, and should be investigated.

“…your story is that you think she has a relationship with another woman…”

Ok, not my story. That is India’s account of her experience. However—if I may speak for her—it seems to me that “think” is not an appropriate word choice. “Knew of” or “had knowledge of” are better choices because she gives a very detailed account and is not basing her statements on rumors or innuendo.

“[The Mercy website] does not mention a single time that they treat ‘lesbians.’”

This is one detail we can both agree on.

One of my major problems is that they run a gay conversion program, but are not open or honest about it. I think they hide it because it would change their carefully crafted image. They would most likely also lose financial support from Christians who oppose gay conversion, as well as those who are so homophobic that they don't want to associate with ex-gay ministries. I'm also sure some of the more homophobic prospective residents (or their parents) would not want to live in the same house as lesbian, bisexual and transgendered residents.

As far as Nancy's objection to India's relationship with Marcia, Nancy’s response was very telling. (“Why can’t you just go to a gay bar in secret?”) It seems her objections were more about the lesbian aspect, how it would affect her image, and not based on concerns about a consensual--nonetheless questionably unethical--relationship between a consenting adult resident and a young staff member.

I have to agree with Michael... It sounds like your issue is with Nancy and not so much Mercy! And to enter Mercy, it HAS to be voluntary and you are free to leave at any time! I also agree that this article was very distasteful. It is biased and many of the "truths" have been stretched. For example, in the article, you state that girls are threatened with expulsion if they have to use the restroom.... However, you do not go on to explain that this applies to the girls who are there for eating disorders... and they are not sllowed to use the restroom within an hour after eating ~ simply because this prevents girls from vomitting! Unfortunately, I think that there may have been other examples of stretching the "truth". If you have such an issue with someone... how about going directly to the person. Unless you don't have the courage to do it face to face!!

Mercy is not the "cure all"... just a stepping stone to the journey of healing...

To Jodi (in Brentwood)

you said:
"It sounds like your issue is with Nancy and not so much Mercy!"

Yes, I would say I take issue with Nancy because of her actions, and the program she founded. But, I think both she and the program are unethical and abusive to residents. She founded the organization. She is the face of MM; she tours and speaks at churches. Parents trust her to take care of their daughters. She should be accountable because she is the founder and president of MM.

However, you would be wrong to assume that I would not find fault with this program regardless. It doesn't matter who is doling out the treatment, it's still abusive.

you said:
"to enter Mercy, it HAS to be voluntary and you are free to leave at any time!"

This is true, but as a previous poster and I have pointed out, the girls there are often in no position to just leave. One of my roommates had the option to stay or do jail time, one girl had been living in her car, and another girl had been living in a tent. Unlike graduates, who they often help with money, job offers, etc., those who leave the program early don't get any help. Where do they go? Back to a tent? Back to an abusive home?

I had supportive family and enrolled the following semester to finish my bachelors degree, but others are not so fortunate. Even with all that I had going for me, my best friend at MM told me she was scared for me since "I was not living out god's plan for my life." The staff made it seem as if you would be giving up your only chance at redemption if you quit.

When it comes to leaving Mercy, voluntary is not as simple as it seems.

you said:
"you state [in the article] that girls are threatened with expulsion if they have to use the restroom"

Having read nearly everything on this issue, all the stories about MM, etc. I believe Caleb was referring to claims made by Australian residents. They were sometimes without water and had only one sink to use, weren't allowed to brush their teeth. I don't know the details of it because I was in the US. I will say, I wouldn't be surprised if somebody was asked to leave for something so simple, The staff write nearly every conflict down to serious rebellion. Even saying that you think a discipline is unfair can get you another discipline.

My opinion on the "1 Hr" rule at MM: it was rarely enforced and like everything else there, staff could punish you on a whim for skipping it. It didn't matter if you'd been skipping it for months or if other staff told you that you were exempt. It just depended on the mood the staff was in, and if you were a staff favorite.

I probably sat for 1-hr about 20 times in my 7 months there. I didn't feel at all bad about skipping because I was not purging after meals, but that was not the case for others. That's very unsafe because--as you stated--the rule is in place to keep girls from vomiting after meals, and those who repeatedly force themselves to vomit are at great risk of heart attack. Girls would come in and never follow the rule, or if a staff member didn't like you, you'd have to sit on Friday nights watching everybody else do their work details while you had to put yours off for an hour--although there were 10 other ED girls in the house and nobody else was sitting. If you spoke up about it, you'd get a discipline.

MM is medically negligent. They should NOT be treating eating disorders.you said:
"If you have such an issue with someone... how about going directly to the person."

In my exit interview with Nancy I tried to tell her that my counselor had wanted me to hear god talking (audibly) to me in my head. She wouldn't listen and accused me of lying, even though she'd known me for 7 months, I'd never been accused of lying, and had never even received a discipline.

The girls who spoke out in Australia tried to contact Nancy many, many times over the years to tell her what was going on, get help, etc. and she wouldn't take their calls. Their therapists tried to contact her. It was only after the story broke that she flew to Australia to apologize to them.

Nancy doesn't care about what happened to us and what's going on now is damage control, plain and simple.

To Jodi in Brentwood who said the program is voluntary and you can leave at any time.

In Australia, to choose to leave was really horrible. The staff would put you in a room alone with them, close the door and not permit you to leave the room for hours on end. They would tell you that you're going against God's will for your life, that Mercy is your last chance, that the world can't help get rid of the demons and other things like that. You weren't able to leave the room so you were trapped there with them while they screamed and berated you. There was also no chance to call police or anybody to come help because they were there watching so you couldn't use the phone, and they took your cell phone off you.

The reality is it's not so easy to leave.

to Jodi from Brentwood,

Your comment- "the program is voluntary and you can leave at any time", is incredibly naive. These women were are suffering from mental illness. So while physically they may walk out the door, mentally they may be incapable.

Add to this the treatment by Mercy which conforms to the BITE Model of Mind Control and I would say leaving was nigh on impossible except for those who were strong willed enough to resist it.

As I stated in an earler comment... I was a resident in Nashville. So my comment about the program being voluntary is not so naive!!

"As I stated in an earler comment... I was a resident in Nashville. So my comment about the program being voluntary is not so naive!!"

To be fair, so was the other Jodi.

Jodi,

The fact that you were a resident does not give me cause to re-assess my opinion in regard to your naivity. Some of the women were perhaps not as strong as you, but then if you were "with the program" it would be unlikely that you would want to leave anyway.

On another note... Mercy Ministries seem to be conducting a search of Youtube videos that are crtical of them and filing copyright infringement notices (which they are entitled to do) particularly on videos where they have been recorded promoting deliverence and criticising psychiatry.

Seems that Nancy and Co. would rather that not become common knowledge. It would be nice if she had the strength of her convictions.

Sean the Blogonaut said:
"Mercy Ministries seem to be conducting a search of Youtube videos that are crtical of them and filing copyright infringement notices (which they are entitled to do) particularly on videos where they have been recorded promoting deliverence and criticising psychiatry."

It's true, I can't even access my account right to tell my subsceibers what is going on right now because Mercy flagged it.

If this world was a better world, people like Alcorn would be pelted with garbage and feces as soon as they set foot out their doors.

For those here that are interested in what's going on with the false-copyright flagging of youtube videos critical of Mercy, you can read about it here:

http://cynicsage.blogspot.com/2008/10/someone-must-be-butt-hurt-pretty-bad.html

can someone tell me how my story got in the article when i didnt even know that an article was being written?

Tiff --

I'm not sure what story you're referring to. But please e-mail me at channan@nashvillescene.com so we can clear up any confusion.

Thanks.